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Question

How does the formation of carbonic acid differ when starting from bicarbonate ions versus carbonate ions?

Accepted Answer

Both reactions form carbonic acid, but the initial reactants differ.

Answer

Neither bicarbonate nor carbonate ions can form carbonic acid.

Answer

Only carbonate ions can form carbonic acid.

Answer

Only bicarbonate ions can form carbonic acid.